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Sonesta Executes 23 Franchise Agreements in Q4 2024

Growth Continues Across Nine Brands with 71 Franchised Agreements Executed in 2024

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S., today announced the execution of 23 new franchise agreements during the fourth quarter of 2024, representing growth at nine of the company’s 13 distinctive brands.

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Newton, MA – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S., today announced the execution of 23 new franchise agreements during the fourth quarter of 2024, representing growth at nine of the company’s 13 distinctive brands.

With 23 franchise agreements executed in Q4, Sonesta maintains strong momentum in expanding awareness and building valuable relationships with owners across the country. Our commitment to a franchisee-friendly approach continues to drive growth and create opportunities for success in key markets. Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP and President of Franchise & Development

Sonesta’s continued growth underscores its success in expanding its footprint across the U.S. with a total of 71 executed franchised agreements in 2024. This is supported by a flexible and responsive model that appeals to owners seeking to enhance the performance of and guest experience at their hotels.

The 23 new franchised hotels agreements in the last quarter are distributed across nine of Sonesta’s brands, including Sonesta ES Suites® (5), Sonesta Essential® Hotels (5), Americas Best Value Inn® by Sonesta (4), Sonesta Simply Suites® (4), Sonesta Select® Hotels (1), Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Cruises™ (1), Red Lion Hotel, Inn & Suites™ (1), Signature Inn by Sonesta (1) and The James Hotels (1).

Sonesta remains dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that set our franchisees up for long-term success. Our diverse brand portfolio and strategic fast, friendly and flexible approach benefits owners by streamlining the time from application to execution to opening. Brian Quinn, Sonesta’s Chief Development Officer

Sonesta provides owners with a range of options across the upper upscale, lifestyle, upscale, midscale, extended-stay and premium economy segments. Sonesta’s continued growth, owner centric approach, market availability and executive accessibility make it a compelling choice for developers.

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Sonesta is one of the fastest growing hospitality companies in the U.S., celebrating an approximate 350% increase in its national portfolio. You will soon find nearly 300 Sonesta properties across seven brands operating in the U.S., Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Peru, and St. Maarten.

Signature Inn
Brand by Sonesta

Signature Inn brings classic Americana to life. We blend the old with the new, mixing in all the modern conveniences you’d expect, with colorful retro-modern styling. Our rooms are comfortable, our staff is welcoming, and our clocks are set back to the golden age of automobile travel.

Sonesta Select
Brand by Sonesta

Loved by guests for comfort, convenience and sense of community, Sonesta Select is ideally suited for conversions in most markets (especially secondary & tertiary markets and airports). The brand competes with other upscale, select- service hotels including Courtyard by Marriott, Hyatt Place, Hilton Garden Inn and Four Points by Sheraton.

Sonesta Essential
Brand by Sonesta

Sonesta Essential is the go-to choice for guests who value the simple joys of staying at a hotel while they experience the thrill of travel. We cut out all of the unnecessaries of ordinary hospitality experiences and put that money back into your pocket. Whether you’re briefly in town for business or your kid’s big tournament, or simply catching a good night’s sleep before the next leg of your cross-country road trip, Sonesta Essential is...

Sonesta Simply Suites
Brand by Sonesta

At Simply Suites, we like to keep things uncomplicated, and we know our guests do, too. That’s the idea behind our apartment-style suites that feel like home, with the added bonus of Sonesta hospitality. Get comfortable in our spacious suites with functional kitchens, plus workspaces with WiFi for those getting down to business. Enjoy a surprising array of amenities, along with friendly, attentive service so you can worry less about the...

Americas Best Value Inn
Brand by Sonesta

Americas Best Value Inn takes pride in providing the best value in town for our guests. Founded on American values, we believe in simplicity, friendliness and honesty. A four-time Harris Poll Economy Hotel Brand of the Year winner based on familiarity, quality and purchase consideration, Americas Best Value Inn is also hotel owners’ choice for sensible brand standards designed to drive return guests and improve margins.

Sonesta ES Suites
Brand by Sonesta

At Sonesta ES Suites, our team members work hard to make every stay even more special. With bright, comfortable spaces for work and relaxation and convenient locations across the US, we are an extended stay hotel that is surprisingly different. An extended stay hotel unlike any other, the Sonesta ES Suites is ideal for conversions in secondary and tertiary markets, often found close to commercial and industrial parks close to where business...

Sonesta Hotels & Resorts
Brand by Sonesta

Sonesta Hotels & Resorts allows guests to travel exactly how they like. Whether they’re looking to explore city destinations or relax beachside at our resorts, travelers can always expect excellent cuisine, personal service, and experiences tailored to their needs. Renowned for its unique destinations, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts are ideally suited for conversions and new build opportunities in primary and secondary markets.

Red Lion Inns & Suites
Brand by Sonesta

Red Lion Hotels has built a legacy on paving the way to great adventures. With friendly service and a passion sharing local expertise, our full-service hotel always delivers a memorable stay. Start your adventure with Red Lion Hotels and gain the support of a Top-10 hospitality company that puts owners first. All Red Lion Family of Hotels franchisees enjoy affordable and flat fees, reasonable agreements, flexible services and amenities, and...

The James
Brand by Sonesta

Sonesta has reintroduced The James as a lifestyle brand and will make the brand available to franchise. The James provides guests with a unique hospitality experience based on high quality services and amenities supported by a timeless design and will provide a nod to the local cocktail culture in each destination. Sonesta’s rights to The James brand came with the acquisition of the Denihan portfolio in NYC last year.